Condo Market Insights - November, 2025

Fort Lauderdale Has Grown Up

For decades, Fort Lauderdale lived in Miami's shadow. It was the quiet cousin that's now emerging in its own right. Somewhere between the cranes and catamarans, the city found its stride.

Today's Fort Lauderdale is a global yachting capital and a luxury high‑rise destination in its own right. It has become a living example of what happens when lifestyle and livability finally align.

The High‑Rise Transformation

Drive down Las Olas Boulevard and the transformation is unmistakable. The skyline now tells a new story. Glass towers rise above the marinas. Branded residences from the Four Seasons, Ritz‑Carlton, and St. Regis add a touch of luxury to the waterfront. Developers who once glanced past Fort Lauderdale now view it as South Florida's most…

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Atlanta Buyers Are Embracing The "New Normal"

After eighteen months of uncertainty, hesitation, and higher mortgage rates, Atlanta's real estate rhythm is finally returning. The city's high-rise market, which cooled dramatically in early 2024, is beginning to move again. Not because of plunging rates or aggressive incentives, but because buyers have adjusted to reality.

As Jamie Sternlieb of Atlanta Communities put it during the October 8th roundtable, "Once people accept these rates as the new normal, activity returns."

It's not a boom. It's something better: a balanced awakening, where realistic buyers and prepared sellers are meeting in the middle again.

The Market Has Stopped Waiting for Permission

For much of the past year, both buyers and sellers were paralyzed by expectation.…

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Why Houston’s High-Rises Can Actually Cost Less Than Houses

In Houston, the high-rise lifestyle is often dismissed as indulgent, a playground for executives or empty nesters sipping rooftop cocktails. But that perception is outdated. Beneath the surface of Houston's skyline, a quiet financial truth is emerging: for many buyers, luxury high-rises can actually cost less to own than traditional houses.

That's right. The city best known for sprawling lawns and two-car garages is producing data points that defy local logic. As Realtor® Kristina Houston explained in her recent market briefing, "When you factor maintenance, insurance, and time, high-rise living can actually cost less."

Why High-Rises Aren't Always Pricier

The sticker shock is real: $1 million for a high-rise condo versus $800,000 for a…

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High-Rise, Mid-Rise or Traditional Condo?

Understanding the distinctions between high-rise, mid-rise, and traditional (low-rise) condos is key, as each offers a unique lifestyle and set of characteristics. These differences are primarily defined by height, location, amenities, views, and cost. Let's break down the differences between the three.

High-Rise Condos

High-rise condos typically feature buildings with nine or more stories, often ranging from 20 to 50 floors. They are commonly found in dense urban centers or resort areas, such as the Las Vegas Strip. These units frequently offer panoramic city or mountain views. Amenities are usually luxurious, often including valet parking, concierge services, fitness centers, pools, and robust security, and sometimes even on-site restaurants…

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